Skimming is one of the services most requested across Goudhurst and Kent. A skim coat is the thin, final layer of plaster that turns a rough or patched wall into a smooth, paint-ready surface. R Kenward Plastering Contractors has been doing exactly this since 2009, with 5.0 rating from 11 google reviews.
Goudhurst sits within our core Kent coverage, alongside nearby communities like Goddards Green and Stonecrouch, all within a short drive of our Beckley base.
Older Goudhurst properties sometimes still have original lath and plaster or lime-based walls, which need a different approach to a modern gypsum job. We assess the Goudhurst wall build-up on-site before recommending the right system for that particular Goudhurst property, a thin coat, usually 2 to 3mm, trowelled over plasterboard or an existing base coat and worked to a hard, glass-smooth finish.
With 25+ years of hands-on plastering experience and 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews, R Kenward Plastering Contractors is a trusted Goudhurst choice for skimming across Goudhurst and the wider Kent border. Call 07850 161812 for a free Goudhurst quote.
Signs You Need Skimming in Goudhurst
- Hairline cracks reappearing after every repaint
- Rough or uneven walls that show shadows under angled light
- Old textured or Artex ceilings you want brought back to flat
- New plasterboard that needs its finishing coat before decoration
- Patchy, powdery, or flaking plaster on older walls
Why Choose Us in Goudhurst
- 25+ years of hands-on skimming experience, trading as R Kenward Plastering Contractors since 2009
- 5.0 rating from 11 Google reviews
- Clean, dust-managed working practice, floors and furniture protected throughout
- Free, no-obligation quotes with the option of a FaceTime walkthrough before booking
Our Skimming Process in Goudhurst
- 1
Survey the surface and prep: dust down, seal porous patches, and protect flooring and fittings
- 2
Mix plaster to the correct consistency for the substrate
- 3
Apply the first coat evenly across the wall or ceiling
- 4
Apply a second thin coat while the first is still workable, then trowel to a smooth, flat finish
- 5
Final polish pass with water and trowel once the plaster has taken up, leaving a hard, paint-ready surface
Skimming in Goudhurst FAQs
We offer skimming, float and set, tacking, sticking, and specialist decorative finishes including polished plaster, Tadelakt, microcement, and pitted or concrete-effect finishes.
Get in touch with R Kenward Plastering Contractors now for a free, no-obligation quote on skimming in Goudhurst.
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